There are many great hiking destinations in Cortland County.  There is a section of the Finger Lakes Trail / North Country National Scenic Trail that travels through the county. Cortland County has numerous State Forests located within the county giving visitors many recreational and camping opportunities.

The county population is roughly 48,000 in the 2008 census and the county seat is located in Cortland.  There are a couple of trails that utilize old railroad beds with the Jim Shug Trail and the Ridgeway Trail.  There is also a trail located in Lime Hollow Nature Center that utilizes a section of the old Lehigh Valley Railroad.  You can see traces of the old Lehigh Valley Railroad as you travel NY 13 between Truxton and Cuyler.

The highest point in Cortland County is Virgil Mountain at 2132 feet.  The Finger Lakes Trail / North Country National Scenic Trail travels by the high point on its journey through the county.  Look below for opportunities in the county for hiking and other outdoor activities.  If you'd like us to add a location, please email us at contact@cnyhiking.com.

Hiking Destinations in Cortland County

Heiberg Memorial Forest	Lime Hollow Nature Center	Jim Shug Trail
Tinker Falls	Cayuga Trail	High Vista Preserve
King Nature Preserve	Baker Schoolhouse State Forest	Cuyler Hill State Forest
Hoxie Gorge State Forest	Morgan Hill State Forest	Labrador Hollow Unique Area
Maxon Creek State Forest	Taylor Valley State Forest	Tuller Hill State Forest
Kennedy State Forest	Dog Hollow State Forest	Donahue Woods State Forest
Gee Brook State Forest	Griggs Gulf State Forest	Hidden Falls at Griggs Gulf
Papish Pond State Forest	Hewitt State Forest	Rose Hollow
Irish Hollow Trail